Make a batch of this crazy good shawarma spice mix, and it will become your go-to blend for everything, from veggies to your favorite protein. Trust us! Try it, and you will thank us later!
What is Shawarma?
Shawarma is a traditional Middle Eastern street food that has been gaining popularity all over the world over the years. It's a heavily spiced and marinated piece of beef, lamb, chicken or turkey placed on a rotation rotisserie stick, that continuously cooks the meat as the outer layers are shaved off, and usually served in a fluffy, pillowy pita bread pocket. As with any street food, no silverware is required!
What to Serve With the Food You Spice with Shawarma Spice Blend
We like to prepare a vegan version using our shawarma seasoning with jackfruit, seitan, mushrooms, or chickpeas and serve it with:
- This 5 Minute Hummus or to be out of the box with this beet hummus
- Tabbouleh
- Tahini Sauce
- Tomato and Cucumber Salad
- Pickles
What makes this dish so good and almost irresistible, is the wonderful spice mix used to prepare it. The combination of warm spices infuses the meat, vegetables, seitan, chickpeas, mushrooms, or jackfruit with tons of flavor and keeps you wanting to go back for more!
How To Make The Best Shawarma Spice Mix Video
What spices are in our crazy good Shawarma spice mix?
- sweet paprika
- allspice
- cumin
- turmeric
- cinnamon
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- ground ginger
- Aleppo pepper or hot pepper flakes (optional for heat)
The best thing about this Shawarma spice mix is that it works beautifully with any protein and even vegetables! We love it on tofu, for our vegan Tacos Al Pastor, portabello mushrooms for our Shawarma Veggie Tacos with Tahini Guacamole and cauliflower ( leave us a comment if you would like to see a shawarma cauliflower sandwich recipe!)
How to Store Our Shawarma Spice Blend
Store the shawarma seasoning in a glass jar fitted with a tight lid and place it in your spice cabinet or drawer. Use within 6-9 months, if it lasts that long...
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Shawarma Spice Mix
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: ⅓ cup 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Make a batch of this crazy good shawarma spice mix, and it will become your go-to blend for everything, from veggies to your favorite protein. Trust us! Try it, and you will thank us later!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp allspice
- 2tsp cumin
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp Aleppo pepper or hot pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all the spices in a bowl and mix well. Store in a glass jar with a tight lid
- Category: Spices
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 teaspoon
- Calories: 11
- Sugar: .2
- Sodium: 5.8
- Fat: 0.2
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2.8
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: .4
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: spices, mix, shawarma, ginger, spicy, cinnamon, paprika, allspice, cumin, turmeric,
Deborah Baumel says
I would love your cauliflower shawarma recipe.
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Vanessa says
This shawarma spice mix is soooo good! And so much better that anything I find bottled in a store.
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Sally Harris says
I want that cauli recipe too !
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Vicky & Ruth says
Recipe Coming Soon!
Meg says
Amazing flavor! This takes my favorite chicken shawarma bowl to the next level and I can’t wait to try using it in other things. Like cauliflower. Yummy!
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Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you so much Meg! Enjoy!
Pongodhall says
Thank you for emphasizing the vegetables + ideas for them. I would like to see a sandwich idea please, at the moment I do a shawarma hummus, etc. Board or roasted cauliflower in this particular rub.
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Vicky & Ruth says
We will work on it!
Mayra says
Please recipe for cauliflower shawarma sandwich.
Vicky & Ruth says
Great Idea! We will work on it!
Susan G says
How about using smoked paprika for 'sweet'? Would that give the food an effect like the cooking process for shawarma?
Vicky & Ruth says
You could definitely use smoked paprika or a combination of sweet and smoked. Let us know how you like it if you decide to try it.
Rebeca says
I love the combination of the spices! Really tasty
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Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you, Enjoy!
Polly says
Hi, Once i have made the spice mix how much should of the shawarma spice mix is good for let's say 1lb of beef or chicken?
Vicky and Ruth says
It depends on how spiced you like it. 1-2 tablespoons should be enough. Enjoy!
Ron Torres says
This tasted as though I had been marinating it for hours, which I have, so glad I found this and will forever use this recipe!
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Vicky and Ruth says
Thank you! We are so glad you liked it!